Journal of Heredity

Papers
(The median citation count of Journal of Heredity is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)
ArticleCitations
GWAS Identifies a Region Containing theSALL1Gene in Variation of Pigmentation Intensity Within the Chestnut Coat Color of Horses88
Molecular ecology of the sleeper shark subgenusSomniosus (Somniosus)reveals genetic homogeneity within species and lack of support forS. antarcticus87
Insights from the timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) genome for MHC gene architecture and evolution in threatened rattlesnakes36
Whole-genome assembly and annotation of the firecracker penstemon (Penstemon eatonii)36
Assessments and Conservation of Biological Diversity from Coral Reefs to the Deep Sea, Uncovering Buried Treasures and the Value of the Benthos28
QTL mapping and identification of candidate genes for anthocyanidin accumulation in Salvia miltiorrhiza flowers24
“Type D” killer whale genomes reveal long-term small population size and low genetic diversity24
Comparative analyses of the banded alder borer (Rosalia funebris) and Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) genomes reveal significant differences in genome architecture and23
Maintaining breed integrity: Successful introgression of the SLICK1 allele into the Holstein breed23
Evidence for the existence of the distinct Alia camel breed contributes to the conservation of dromedary camels in Europe21
Gene expression reveals immune response strategies of naïve Hawaiian honeycreepers experimentally infected with introduced avian malaria21
Landscape Connectivity and Genetic Structure in a Mainstem and a Tributary Stonefly (Plecoptera) Species Using a Novel Reference Genome21
A brief history of population genetic research in California and an evaluation of its utility for conservation decision-making20
The first de novo genome assembly and annotation of a green-blooded skink (Prasinohaema aff. flavipes) from a historic museum sample18
A Unique Mitochondrial Gene Block Inversion in Antarctic Trematomin Fishes: A Cautionary Tale16
Multiple Paternity in Garter Snakes With Evolutionarily Divergent Life Histories16
Reference genome of the kidnapper ant, Polyergus mexicanus16
A draft reference genome of the Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp,Branchinecta lynchi15
Are Genomic Updates of Well-Studied Species Worth the Investment for Conservation? A Case Study of the Critically Endangered Magdalena River Turtle14
Heat challenge elicits stronger physiological and gene expression responses than starvation in symbiotic Oculina arbuscula13
The evolutionary dynamics of local adaptations under genetic rescue is determined by mutational load and polygenicity13
Ancient Introgression Between Distantly Related White Oaks (Quercussect.Quercus) Shows Evidence of Climate-Associated Asymmetric Gene Exchange13
Management of diversity and inbreeding when importing new stock into an inbred population12
Reference genome for the California ribbed mussel,Mytilus californianus, an ecosystem engineer12
A draft reference genome assembly of the Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly, Battus philenor hirsuta12
Two genomes of the white perch (Morone americana), an ecologically important teleost11
A reference genome for the Andean cavefish Trichomycterus rosablanca (Siluriformes, Trichomycteridae): Building genomic resources to study evolution in cave environments11
Reference Genome Assembly of the Big Berry Manzanita (Arctostaphylos glauca)11
Whole-genome analysis reveals the diversification of Galapagos rail (Aves: Rallidae) and confirms the success of goat eradication programs11
A high-quality reference genome for the critically endangered Aeolian wall lizard, Podarcis raffonei11
Life history and chromosome organization determine chemoreceptor gene expression in rattlesnakes11
A high-quality reference genome of the kelp surfperch, Brachyistius frenatus (Embiotocidae), a wide-ranging Eastern Pacific reef fish with no pelagic larval stage10
A chromosome-level reference genome for the giant pink sea star,Pisaster brevispinus, a species severely impacted by wasting10
Genomic analysis of wolves from Pakistan clarifies boundaries among three divergent wolf lineages10
A haplotype-resolved genome assembly of the bocaccio rockfish, Sebastes paucispinis9
Rapid Evolution of Seed Dormancy During Sunflower De-Domestication9
Conservation genomics: Current applications and future directions9
A highly contiguous reference genome for the Steller’s jay (Cyanocitta stelleri)9
United by conflict: Convergent signatures of parental conflict in angiosperms and placental mammals9
A Reference Genome Assembly of the Bobcat, Lynx rufus9
Plumage polymorphism in the black sparrowhawk (Accipiter melanoleucus) is strongly associated with the expression level of agouti signaling protein8
De novo genome assembly of a Geomyid rodent, Botta’s pocket gopher (Thomomys bottae bottae)8
A draft reference genome of the red abalone, Haliotis rufescens, for conservation genomics8
A novel sex-associated genomic region in Catostomus fish species8
Reference genome of the bicolored carpenter ant, Camponotus vicinus8
Carotenoids, instead of pteridines, determine color of xanthophores and erythrophores in tilapia8
Genome assembly of the endangered Santa Marta Harlequin Toad, Atelopus laetissimus, endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta of Colombia8
Reduction of genetic diversity in ‘Alalā (Hawaiian crow; Corvus hawaiiensis) between the late 1800s and the late 1900s8
The reference genome assembly of the bright cobblestone lichen, Acarospora socialis7
Beyond population size: Whole-genome data reveal bottleneck legacies in the peninsular Italian wolf7
Epigenetic potential: Promoter CpG content positively covaries with lifespan and is dependent on gene function among vertebrates7
Genomic data revealed inbreeding despite a geographically connected stable effective population size since the Holocene in the protected Formosan Long-Arm Scarab beetle, Cheirotonus formosanus7
The Indirect Genetic Effect Interaction Coefficientψ: Theoretically Essential and Empirically Neglected7
Implications of methodologies for integrating empirical kinships into ex situ population management using PMx: A case study of Baer’s Pochard (Aythya baeri) in North America7
Guidelines and quantitative standards for improved cetacean taxonomy using full mitochondrial genomes7
Glacial vicariance and secondary contact shape demographic histories in a freshwater mussel species complex7
Avian Introgression Patterns are Consistent With Haldane’s Rule7
In Memoriam: Fred M. Utter, a founder of fisheries genetics7
Whole-genome resequencing data support a single introduction of the invasive white pine sawfly,Diprion similis6
Reference Genome of the Northwestern Pond Turtle,Actinemys marmorata6
Genome assembly of the winter ant, Prenolepis imparis6
Reference genome of the Woolly Sculpin,Clinocottus analis6
A chromosome-scale high-contiguity genome assembly of the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)6
Reference genome of the rubber boa,Charina bottae(Serpentes: Boidae)6
The revised reference genome of the leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) provides insight into the considerations of genome phasing and assembly6
The Collective Behavior of Ant Groups Depends on Group Genotypic Composition6
A draft reference genome assembly of California Pipevine, Aristolochia californica Torr.6
Genetic architectures of postmating isolation and morphology of two highly diverged rockfishes (genusSebastes)5
A phased chromosome-level genome of the annelid tubeworm Galeolaria caespitosa5
Microplastic exposure is associated with epigenomic effects in the model organism Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)5
Sensitivity of transcriptomics: Different samples and methodology alter conclusions in Gulf pipefish (Syngnathus scovelli)5
Interspecific Hybridization and Island Colonization History, not Rarity, Most Strongly Affect the Genetic Diversity inDiospyrosa Clade of Mascarene-Endemic Trees5
A Chromosome-Scale Genome Assembly of the Okapi (Okapia Johnstoni)5
Frequencies of house fly proto-Y chromosomes across populations are predicted by temperature heterogeneity within populations5
Limited effects of inbreeding on breeding coloration5
Reference genome for the Mojave poppy bee (Perdita meconis), a specialist pollinator of conservation concern5
Reference Genome of the Black Surfperch,Embiotoca jacksoni(Embiotocidae, Perciformes), a California Kelp Forest Fish That Lacks a Pelagic Larval Stage5
Correction to: Limited evidence for extensive genetic differentiation between X and Y chromosomes in Hybognathus amarus (Cypriniformes: Leuciscidae)5
A chromosome-level reference genome for the Versatile Fairy Shrimp,Branchinecta lindahli4
A reference genome for ecological restoration of the sunflower sea star, Pycnopodia helianthoides4
The de novo genome of the Black-necked Snakefly (Venustoraphidia nigricollis Albarda, 1891): A resource to study the evolution of living fossils4
Population Genomics of New Zealand Pouched Lamprey (kanakana; piharau;Geotria australis)4
Genome-Wide Investigation of the Multiple Origins Hypothesis for Deep-Spawning Kokanee Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) across its Pan-Pacific Distribution4
The Genetic Population Structure of Lake Tanganyika’sLatesSpecies Flock, an Endemic Radiation of Pelagic Top Predators4
Temporal Analysis of Effective Population Size and Mating System in a Social Wasp4
Indirect Genetic Effects: A Cross-disciplinary Perspective on Empirical Studies4
The impact of habitat loss on molecular signatures of coevolution between an iconic butterfly (Alcon blue) and its host plant (Marsh gentian)4
Drift drives the evolution of chromosome number II: The impact of range size on genome evolution in Carnivora4
Demographic inference provides insights into the extirpation and ecological dominance of eusocial snapping shrimps4
The difficulty of detecting inbreeding depression and its effect on conservation decisions4
Noninvasive sampling reveals landscape genetic structure in the threatened ghost bat (Macroderma gigas) in an ore-rich region of Western Australia4
Optimal outbreeding is shaped during larval life history in the splash pool copepod Tigriopus californicus4
Genomic analyses of gray fox lineages suggest ancient divergence and secondary contact in the southern Great Plains4
Reference genome of the black rail, Laterallus jamaicensis4
Powerful Identification of Large Quantitative Trait Loci Using Genome-Wide R/glmnet-Based Regression4
A reference genome assembly of the declining tricolored blackbird,Agelaius tricolor4
Chromosome-level genome of the wood stork (Mycteria americana) provides insight into avian chromosome evolution4
Evidence of extensive home range sharing among mother–daughter bobcat pairs in the wildland–urban interface of the Tucson Mountains4
Major histocompatibility complex class II genes allele diversity in landlocked seals4
Molecular plasticity to ocean warming and habitat loss in a coral reef fish4
Variation in Genetic Mechanisms for Plumage Polymorphism in Skuas (Stercorarius)4
The genome assembly of Island Oak (Quercus tomentella), a relictual island tree species4
Genomic resources for Asian (Elephas maximus) and African savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana) conservation and health research3
A lizard is never late: Squamate genomics as a recent catalyst for understanding sex chromosome and microchromosome evolution3
Announcements3
Genetic rescue remains underused for aiding recovery of federally listed vertebrates in the United States3
Comparing single- and mixed-species groups in fruit flies: differences in group dynamics, but not group formation3
Numt Parser: Automated identification and removal of nuclear mitochondrial pseudogenes (numts) for accurate mitochondrial genome reconstruction in Panthera3
The conservation value of small population remnants: Variability in inbreeding depression and heterosis of a perennial herb, the narrow-leaved purple coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia)3
Erratum to: A Reference Genome Assembly of Simmental Cattle, Bos taurus taurus3
Chromosome-level genome assembly of the king horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus rex) provides insights into its conservation status and chromosomal evolution of Rhinolophus3
A genome assembly of the American black bear, Ursus americanus, from California3
Transposable element accumulation drives genome size increase in Hylesia metabus (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae), an urticating moth species from South America3
In Memoriam: Diane R. O’Brien (1945–2021): Transformative Managing Editor—Journal of Heredity3
Genomic data from the extinct California brown bear suggests a source population for reintroduction to California3
In Memoriam: Robert K. Wayne, a pioneer of evolutionary genomics for wildlife with an emphasis on endangered species3
Genomic implications of the repeated shift to self-fertilization across a species’ geographic distribution3
A chromosome-level genome assembly of the Chinese herring (Ilisha elongata) uncovered its population dynamics and genes related to lipid metabolism3
Genomic insights into the critically endangered King Island scrubtit3
Diversity of mitochondrial DNA in 3 species of great whales before and after modern whaling3
A highly contiguous genome assembly for the California quail (Callipepla californica)3
A Synthesis of Game Theory and Quantitative Genetic Models of Social Evolution3
Lion Localizer: A software tool for inferring the provenance of lions (Panthera leo) using mitochondrial DNA3
Patterns of genetic divergence in the Rio Grande cooter (Pseudemys gorzugi), a riverine turtle inhabiting an arid and anthropogenically modified system3
Reference genome assembly of the sunburst anemone, Anthopleura sola3
Parthenogenesis in California Condors: Impact on Genetic Variation3
Book Review: An Intrepid Ecological Geneticist’s Pursuit of Industrial Melanism3
A chromosome-level reference genome for the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius, with identification of sex chromosomes3
First reference genomes for two mesophotic, reef-building coral species: Leptoseris cf. scabra and Montipora cf. grisea3
Correction to: Reference genome of the black rail3
Germline ecology: Managed herds, tolerated flocks, and pest control2
An inside “beak”: Molecular analysis of swab samples reveals the seabird diet of invasive Barn Owls in Hawai’i2
Relative Precision of the Sibship and LD Methods for Estimating Effective Population Size With Genomics-Scale Datasets2
Genetic structure of the northern house mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) in a WNV-susceptible area2
Facultative Parthenogenesis in California Condors2
The genome of the Australian water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii), an agamid model for urban adaptation2
A genome assembly for the California endemic liverwort Calasterella californica2
Two Variants of KIT Causing White Patterning in Stock-Type Horses2
Reference genome for the endangered, genetically subdivided, northern tidewater goby, Eucyclogobius newberryi2
Domestication is associated with increased interspecific hybrid compatibility in landfowl (order: Galliformes)2
Corrigendum to: Facultative Parthenogenesis in California Condors2
Comparative analyses reveal potential genetic mechanisms for high-altitude adaptation of Schizopygopsis fishes based on chromosome-level genomes2
When is Offspring Viability Fitness a Measure of Paternal Fitness and When is it not?2
A genome assembly for the southern Pacific rattlesnake, Crotalus oreganus helleri, in the western rattlesnake species complex2
Analysis of Genetic Diversity in the American Standardbred Horse Utilizing Short Tandem Repeats and Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms2
Development of a panel of SNP loci in the emblematic southern damselfly (Coenagrion mercuriale) using a hybrid method: pitfalls and recommendations for large-scale SNP genotyping in a nonmodel 2
The genome of the invasive and broadly polyphagous Diaprepes root weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus (Coleoptera), reveals an arsenal of putative polysaccharide-degrading enzymes2
Extremely Low mtDNA Diversity and High Genetic Differentiation Reveal the Precarious Genetic Status of Dugongs in New Caledonia, South Pacific2
Correlated Population Genetic Structure in a Three-Tiered Host-Parasite System: The Potential for Coevolution and Adaptive Divergence2
CRISPR Knockouts of pmela and pmelb Engineered a Golden Tilapia by Regulating Relative Pigment Cell Abundance2
Juvenile idiopathic epilepsy in Arabian horses is not a single-gene disorder2
Book Review: Conservation and the Genomics of Populations: Third edition2
Dominance Can Increase Genetic Variance After a Population Bottleneck: A Synthesis of the Theoretical and Empirical Evidence2
A high-quality genome assembly for a desert-adapted rodent, Merriam’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami)2
“The genome assembly of the duckweed fern, Azolla caroliniana2
A high-quality genome assembly of the Laotian shad (Tenualosa thibaudeaui), an endemic species of the Mekong River Basin2
Give and take: Effects of genetic admixture on mutation load in endangered Florida panthers2
Sampling affects population genetic inference: A case study of the Allen’s (Selasphorus sasin) and rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus)2
Decoding Cattle (Bos taurus) Diacylglycerol Acyltransferase (DGAT) Gene Families: A Pathway to Functional Understanding2
Reference Genome of the California Sheephead,Semicossyphus pulcher(Labridae, Perciformes), A Keystone Fish Predator in Kelp Forest Ecosystems2
Forensic Assessment of Kinship, Genomic Ancestry, and Natural History of an Iconic Tiger of Harlem-New York City2
Together inbreeding and reproductive compensation favor lethal t-haplotypes2
A chromosome-level genome assembly of the mountain lion, Puma concolor2
Landscape Genomics to Enable Conservation Actions: The California Conservation Genomics Project2
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